Bill targeting repeat offenders passes Parliament
Source: South Australia. Minister for Road Safety. Media Release
"A Bill targeting repeat offenders on our roads has been passed in both houses of State Parliament.
The Motor Vehicles (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2007 is aimed at improving the operation and administration of the Motor Vehicles Act 1959.
The Bill closes a number of loopholes that allow drivers to avoid a licence sanction or a condition placed on their licence.
“Most importantly this Bill improves the way in which licence disqualification notices are issued – people will no longer be able to avoid the law, by claiming they didn’t receive the disqualification notice in the post,” says Minister Zollo. "